#4F3A31 Hex Color
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A dark, ashy brown, #4f3a31 carries a somber weight that feels both mysterious and grounded. Its matte, muted tone works well for vintage branding or moody design layouts that require serious contrast. Because of its dusty, inky quality, this shade adds stability to organic product packaging and artisan coffee labels. The hex code for this dim brown is #4f3a31.
Questions about #4f3a31
What is #4f3a31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f3a31 is rgb(79, 58, 49), in HSL hsl(18, 23%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 38%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design mood does this dark ash brown evoke?
This color carries a somber weight that feels both mysterious and grounded, perfect for creating serious, high-contrast layouts. It functions as an excellent neutral foundation for vintage branding, artisan coffee packaging, or any design needing earthy stability.
Is #4f3a31 readable on white or black?
#4f3a31 has a 10.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.